THE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN LAND MINE AREA MANAGEMENT IN THAI-CAMBODIA BORDER CHANTHABURI AND PROVINCES

Abstract

               The objective of the research was to study landmine impacts and problems as well as potential affecting factors and policy recommendations concerning community participation in landmine area management in Thai-Cambodia Border of Chanthaburi and Trat provinces. The historical qualitative research methodology consisting of documentary research, oral history, in-depth interview and non-participative observation were applied to this study. The findings showed that there existed mine problems and impacts concerning of life property and wildlife. However, we found that the communities still had potential in problem analysis, new alternative search and planning capacity because of belonging cultural, social and economic capitals. The research recommended public governance consisting of pushes sector, private sector and civil society organization.